Waikuku Beach

NZDep 4
Pop 1,071Median age 44Waimakariri District

Waikuku Beach is a small community in Canterbury with a population of 1,071 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Waikuku Beach: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation).

In 2026, Waikuku Beach recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 66.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-67% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,071
Median Age44
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European85.4%
Māori12.6%
Pacific Peoples1.0%
Asian0.8%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction111
Professional, Scientific and Technical54
Health Care and Social Assistance54
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score964
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-66.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023